Carmel Connelly

Advanced Football Systems Lead at Hawk-Eye Innovations (2022-01 – Present)

Responsible for the set up and operation of VAR technology at Premier league, UEFA and international football fixtures.

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving time sensitive issues efficiently
• Managing small teams in match operations
• Communicating professionally with clients with regards to any issues and logistics
• Designing and leading multi-day training programmes for both new and upskilling operators

Data Team Member and East London Team Co-Lead (voluntary) at Green New Deal Rising (2024-01 – Present)

Member of the data team, dedicated to maintaining and updating our online platforms, ensuring they are efficient and fit for purpose. Also current co-lead of the East London local team.

• Maintaining and updating online platforms
• Practical action planning
• Volunteer development
• Creating and building far-reaching and impactful campaigns

Teaching Assistant at Shakespeare Primary (2021-08 – 2022-01)

Teaching Assistant with a group of New to English children aged 7-9.

• Identifying pupils in need of extra support and providing this
• Assisting and sometimes leading lesson delivery
• Creating a fun and supportive learning environment for the pupils

Camp Counsellor, Lifeguard and Swim Instructor at Camp Robindel (2017-06 – 2022-09)

Lived with and was responsible for the primary care of 24 children aged 9-11, communicating with staff and parents on the progress and general well-being of the children in my care.

MSc in Sports & Exercise Biomechanics – Leeds Beckett University (2020-09 – 2021-06)

BSc (Hons) in Physiology & Sports Science – University of Glasgow (2015-09 – 2019-06)

Highers & Advanced Highers in Biology, Chemistry, Maths, English, Physics, PE